London-raised, Paris-based singer ALA.NI may not be old in age, but she has a soul that embodies that of an elder master. With a voice that, in itself, sounds like it is an alchemy of multiple decades, ALA.NI is an all-around artist whose blend of music and theatre is absolutely breath-taking.
L.A. singer Lauren Ruth Ward taps delves into the more domestic side of life in her latest video 'Wise Gal'. Directed by Nicol Biesek and Dri Sommer, the vibrant sets all match individual outfits as Lauren does things like ironing, cooking and more before throwing a tantrum about the duties and completely destroying everything. The visuals are quite comical, with the song itself one killer slice of rock & roll. Have a look.
Cream with a K returns with visuals to her latest single 'It Gets Me Down'. The video features the singer in a bedroom performing the song with her band (who at times are as still as statues), with Super 8mm clips weaved in-between. There are even Japanese subtitles embedded. Whilst the video is directed by Johnny Barker, it should be noted that Cream with a K actually handled the creative side and styling. 'It Gets Me Down' is currently out now.
London-based singer Tamera makes her debut with the sexy single 'Romeo'. With a voice like honey, the track is a soulful and jazzy R&B handing that is simply heavenly. Tamera has also unveiled the video to the song. Directed by India Rose, the visuals draw inspiration from vintage sci-fi films as various effects flicker throughout clips. Whilst laying on her bed, Tamera gets a call to come see someone, which then finds the singer heading out to space to another planet.
At this point, whenever Björk releases anything, you can be rest assured it's going to sound and looking like nothing that's currently out. The musical heroine now steps up with the visuals to her song 'Losss'. Reconnecting with Tobias Gremmler who directed her video 'Tabula Rasa', this is another wonderland of motion graphics that are utterly intriguing. Using duo faces that constantly shape shifts and morphs, Björk continues to up the levels of sound and imagery.
London's Gold Panda finally makes his return with a new single titled 'Transactional Relationship'. This is the first solo offering since releasing his 2016 EP 'Your Good Times Are Just Beginning'. A moody yet bubbling piece of electronica, Gold Panda manages to use UK Garage meets broken beat-style drums topped with disjointed piano stabs, and hazy effects. He even manages to sample a piece from Hilary Woods' 'Sever' track.
While people constantly throw around the phrase 'do it for the culture', North Carolina lyrical giant Rapsody is one who that statement can sure pertain to. For her latest video 'Ibtihaj', she connects with the one and only GZA, as well as the king of modern soul himself, D'Angelo. Filmed in Harlem, Rapsody is surrounded by beautiful women in hijabs, while Roxanne Shante and Mary J Blige make special guest appearances throughout the video. GZA is also featured in the vid, of course lyrically sounding sharper than ever.
Los Angeles siblings Haim have unveiled the video for their latest single 'Summer Girl'. Considering that many people have been suffering from the ridiculous amount of heat as of recent, it feels like the track couldn't come at a more appropriate time! Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, what you have here are the girls stepping outside dressed in winter attire. Obviously that quickly changes, as the sisters all begin to strip away the layers whilst strolling down the street.
Angel Olsen has shared the video for the title track of her upcoming LP 'All Mirrors'. Directed by Ashley Connor, the haunting black and white visuals feature Olsen dressed in white, eventually being lifted by what can be perceived as the hands of darkness. Emerging only to look at herself as a Queen, the singer finally walks down steps appearing to be a mythical and royal being.
Lizzo has surely been at the top of her game, and the music industry for that matter, after releasing her critically acclaimed third LP 'Cuz I Love You'. She now unleashes the official video for her single 'Tempo' featuring none other than the Queen herself Missy Elliott.
